CVE-2008-5227 (GCVE-0-2008-5227)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2008-11-25 23:00 – Updated: 2024-08-07 10:49Summary
Unspecified vulnerability in PHPCow allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to a "file inclusion vulnerability," as exploited in the wild in November 2008.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilit… | vdb-entryx_refsource_XF |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32361 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/515417 | third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT-VN |
Date Public
2008-11-19 00:00
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 01e05973-d93d-4a67-bc4a-384da8aed88a
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2008-11-25
Asserted: 2008-11-25
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: Unspecified vulnerability in PHPCow allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to a "file inclusion... | Affected: PHPCow / PHPCow | CVSS: 10.0 (HIGH) | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: kevintel
Details
| Feed | KEVIntel (kevintel.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | Unspecified vulnerability in PHPCow allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to a "file inclusion... |
| Vendor | PHPCow |
| Product | PHPCow |
| Added Date | 2008-11-25T23:00:00.000Z |
| Cvss Score | 10.0 |
| Epss Score | None |
| Cvss Severity | HIGH |
| Epss Percentile | None |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev | None |
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | True |
References
Created: 2026-06-23 11:13 UTC
| Updated: 2026-06-23 11:13 UTC
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